Here is an image of two deck cannon that once were aboard the US CONSTITUTION and now reside at the Evergreen - Washelli Cemetary Memorial Park on Aurora Ave., Seattle WA.
The plaque reads:
“On Friday, June 9th, 1932, these two 32 pound Long Rifle Cannons, which flank the walkway to the Chimes Veteran’s Tower, were dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives on ‘Old Ironsides’ by the officers and men of the US Frigate CONSTITUTION (“Old Ironsides”) which was then in Elliott Bay, Seattle on a national tour.
The cannon had been in the Spar Deck Battery which was added during the battle damage repair in 1815. They were removed from the ship preparatory to a major ship restoration in 1926 and not replaced as they were not part of the original 1797 armament.
US Frigate CONSTITUTION launched 1797.
GUN Material Cast Iron, Length 10 feet 9 1/8 inches, Maximum Outside Diameter 24 inches, Weight 4275 pounds.
CARRIAGE Material White Oak with cast iron wheels, Width 4 feet 10 inches, Wheel Diameter 18 inches, Weight 1215 pounds.
GUN AND CARRAGE ASSEMBLED With 4 feet 10 inches, Height 4 feet, Length 10 feet 9 1/8 inches, Weight 5490 pounds.”
Attachment: Old Ironsides Deck Cannon.jpg (Downloaded 22 times)
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